Home services in Seattle, Washington

Local home service businesses in Seattle, the Washington licence rule and national price benchmarks for common jobs. Free for homeowners, free to list a business.

Contractor licensing in Washington

Statewide contractor licensing applies. Thresholds are set by trade, so check the rule for your job type before you hire. The body that licenses the trade is the Washington State Department of Labour and Industries (L&I) contractor registration. Check the licence number with the board before work starts and ask for a certificate of insurance. Our state licence checker names the body for each trade.

National price benchmarks

Low, typical and high national prices checked in October 2026. Seattle prices move with the local market, so compare at least two local quotes.

JobUnitLowTypicalHigh
Concrete drivewayper sq ft$6$9$15
Asphalt shingle roofper square (100 sq ft)$300$450$600
Bathroom remodelper sq ft$100$250$500
Kitchen remodelper sq ft$150$200$250
Wood privacy fenceper linear ft$22$35$58
Epoxy garage floorper sq ft$4$7$12
Basement finishingper sq ft$30$40$50

Estimates, not quotes. Full table: price index.

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Questions

Do I need a contractor licence in Seattle?

Statewide contractor licensing applies. Thresholds are set by trade, so check the rule for your job type before you hire. The state body is the Washington State Department of Labour and Industries (L&I) contractor registration. Seattle does not issue a separate general contractor licence, so check the state board and any city business licence the trade requires.

How much do home services cost in Seattle?

Prices vary by neighbourhood, season and access. The national table gives low, typical and high figures checked in October 2026. Use it as a benchmark, run the matching calculator and compare two local quotes.

How do I check a contractor in Seattle?

Use the Washington licence checker on this site to see which body licenses the trade, then look the contractor up on the board's site. Ask for the licence number and the insurance certificate before work starts.